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Niobium

niobium

Atomic Weight	92.906
State	Solid
Crystal Structure	Cubic: Body centered
Density at 293K	8.57 g/cm³

Melting Point	2468 °C
Boiling Point	4744 °C
Thermal Conductivity	53.7 W/(m·K)
Electrical Conductivity	7 10⁶/m Ω

Our Approach

IXM market Ferroniobium via our long term offtake agreement from the world’s second largest producer, CMOC Brazil (previously known as Niobras), which gives us a long term foothold in the ferrous sector. IXM manages this offtake from its Geneva, Westport and Singapore offices providing reliable supply of this critical raw material to a wide range of clients globally.

Niobium Uses

Oil & Gas

Automotive Industry

Stainless Steel

Electronics

Marketing of CMOC Group Assets

CMOC Brazil

CMOC Is the second largest producer of niobium in the world. In 2019, 7'489 tonnes of niobium were produced in Brazil. The operations focuses on mining and processing of niobium with ferroniobium as its major product. CMOC Brazil mainly processes niobium through crushing, screening, concentration, leaching and smelting.

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